Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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boilermaker
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 24 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
operate soldering equipment
manufacturing of heating equipment
perform test run
quality standards
operate welding equipment
select filler metal
troubleshoot
metal smoothing technologies
smooth burred surfaces
ensure equipment availability
read standard blueprints
operate oxy-fuel cutting torch
handle gas cylinders
types of metal
ensure correct metal temperature
apply arc welding techniques
record production data for quality control
operate precision measuring equipment
flammable fluids
fuel gas
apply precision metalworking techniques
wear appropriate protective gear
Optional & specialised skills
operate drill press
spot metal imperfections
supply machine with appropriate tools
tend punch press
keep records of work progress
set up the controller of a machine
dispose of cutting waste material
ferrous metal processing
cutting technologies
casting processes
perform product testing
supply machine
repair heating equipment
metal forming technologies
cast metal
monitor gauge
types of metal manufacturing processes
manufacturing of steam generators
riveting machine types
rivet types
perform machine maintenance
consult technical resources
types of drill press oils
monitor automated machines
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.